Herant Boghosian, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.
Herant was born in Salem, MA on July 21, 1938 and raised in Middleton, MA. He graduated from Holton High School in 1956. He then enlisted and served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, serving overseas including Vietnam and Korea. During his service he was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
Herant went on to be a teacher at Irvin High School for 8 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 8919 and enjoyed his hobby of Amateur Radio.
Herant was preceded in death by his parents; Leon and Margaret Boghosian and his brother John Kachigian. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years Shirley Boghosian; Son, Leon Boghosian; Daughter, Patricia Dunaj; Grandchildren, Kristen Watson, Gregory Boghosian
and Michelle Dunaj; His sisters, Doris Boghosian, Mary Kachigian Baker and her children, Jane Baker, John and Debbie Baker.
Visitation for Herant will be held Sunday, February 04, 2018 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Funeral Service at 7:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will begin at 1:00pm on Friday, February 09, 2018 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at: www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net
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